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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Mass Spectrometry was used to identify Stereoisomers of hexapyranosides
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
167 - <= 168 °C
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no
Remarks on result:
other: Atmospheric pressure was not reported
Conclusions:
The melting point of alpha methyl glucoside was reported to be between 167- 168 °C.
Executive summary:

According to the published data from Ando et al (1976), alpha methyl glucoside exhibits a melting point at 167 -168°C.

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
handbook data
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: method not reported, handbook data
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
168 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013 Pa
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no
Conclusions:
The melting point of alpha methyl glucoside 168°C at 1013 Pa.
Executive summary:

According to Meck´s index of chemicals and biologicals the melting point of alpha methyl glucoside is 168°C at 1013 Pa.

Description of key information

The melting point of the substance is 168°C at 1013 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
168 °C

Additional information

According to the report from the Merck index (15th Edition) and published results from Ando et al., 1976 the melting point of alpha methyl glucoside is 168°C.